Broken cucumbers
2 servings
15 minutes
A quick pickling lesson from the Chinese - bruised cucumbers. A very popular snack not only in China, but can be found all over Asia. It is believed that bruised cucumbers absorb the flavors of the marinade better than simply sliced ones.
Calories113.2kcal
Proteins3grams
Fats5.2grams
Carbohydrates13.9grams
Cucumbers
300
g
Garlic
3
clove
Light soy sauce
1
tbsp
Sugar
0.5
tbsp
Sesame oil
0.5
tbsp
Chili flakes
to taste
Salt
to taste
1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
2
Wash the cucumbers, peel if the skin is thick.
- Cucumbers: 300 g
3
Cut off the ends of the cucumbers and smash them with the flat side of a large knife so that they break into several longitudinal strips.
4
Cut them into thick slices.
5
Crush the garlic using a press. Add the garlic to the cucumbers.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Cucumbers: 300 g
6
Add salt and sugar.
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: 0.5 tablespoon
7
Add chili pepper.
- Chili flakes: to taste
8
Add vinegar and soy sauce.
- Black rice vinegar (Chinkiang): 1 tablespoon
- Light soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
9
Add sesame oil. Mix the cucumbers well with the other ingredients.
- Sesame oil: 0.5 tablespoon
10
Serve immediately.
